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LX62 UBU

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 UBU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,344 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,012 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,750 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,418 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 68,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,348 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,916 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,916 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,533 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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LX62 UBU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX62 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX62 UBU registered?

LX62 UBU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LX62 UBU safe to buy?

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